Question

a construction company can remove \\(\frac{3}{5}\\) tons of dirt from a construction site each hour. how long will it take them to remove 30 tons of dirt from the site?
write your answer in simplest form.
\\(\square\\) hours

Explanation:

Step1: Set up time formula

Time = $\frac{\text{Total dirt}}{\text{Rate per hour}}$

Step2: Substitute given values

Time = $\frac{30}{\frac{3}{5}}$

Step3: Simplify the division

Time = $30 \times \frac{5}{3}$

Step4: Calculate the result

Time = $10 \times 5 = 50$

Answer:

50 hours